Former Australian captain Tim Paine responded to Matthew Hayden’s comments about the lack of cricketing “greats” in Cricket Australia. Tim Paine expressed support for the current Australian management, saying that they have extensive cricketing experience.
Earlier, Matthew Hayden expressed his surprise and concern over the lack of former great players in prominent leadership positions within Australian cricket. Hayden noted that there is a noticeable absence despite Australia’s rich cricketing history and successful eras.
What’s A Great Player? – Tim Paine
Tim Paine defended head coach Andrew McDonald, chairman of selectors George Bailey, and assistant coach Michael Di Venuto. Paine stated that they may not be considered great Test players, but they have extensive experience.
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“He says, ‘What’s quite interesting is there is not a former great that is actually at the helm of Australian cricket. That’s not on, not a chairman of selectors, not as a coach and not as a board member’,” Paine told SEN.
“He was going (on about cricketing greats) all day, but one: What’s a great player? George Bailey played cricket for Australia and had a 20-year career, Andrew McDonald played Test cricket for Australia and had a 20-year career, Michael Di Venuto played for Australia and had a 25-year career.
“I would consider them great players, they are not great Test players, but they’ve been involved in cricket for a very long time, and they know what they’re doing. That’s the first thing,” he further stated.
It’s A Different Kettle Of Fish – Tim Paine
Tim Paine emphasized that being a great player doesn’t guarantee success as a coach, 0r administrator in any sport. Paine mentioned that coaching and sports administration have evolved significantly, and today’s requirements are different from the past.
“Secondly … being a great player in any sport is not a rite of passage to being a great coach, a great administrator or a great selector. What you want is the best people in those positions, whether they’ve played 100 Tests or zero Tests.”
“You give me a footy coach, apart from back in the day with Leigh Matthews and Ron Barassi, back then it happened a bit more, but coaching has evolved a hell of a lot from those days.”
“It’s a different kettle of fish and more often than not, the great players don’t have the empathy, the compassion … they’re a bit different most of the time. That’s why these types of players end up, I think being better coaches and better selectors.”
Also read: “Every Team In The World Has Tampered With The Ball”: Tim Paine Hits Back At Jonny Bairstow And Moeen Ali Over ‘Stumping’ Remarks
ENG vs AUS: Tim Paine Hits Back At Matthew Hayden's Comments Regarding Lack Of Great Players In Cricket Australia
Published - 03 Nov 2023, 05:09 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 07:48 AM
Former Australian captain Tim Paine responded to Matthew Hayden’s comments about the lack of cricketing “greats” in Cricket Australia. Tim Paine expressed support for the current Australian management, saying that they have extensive cricketing experience.
Earlier, Matthew Hayden expressed his surprise and concern over the lack of former great players in prominent leadership positions within Australian cricket. Hayden noted that there is a noticeable absence despite Australia’s rich cricketing history and successful eras.
What’s A Great Player? – Tim Paine
Tim Paine defended head coach Andrew McDonald, chairman of selectors George Bailey, and assistant coach Michael Di Venuto. Paine stated that they may not be considered great Test players, but they have extensive experience.
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It’s A Different Kettle Of Fish – Tim Paine
Tim Paine emphasized that being a great player doesn’t guarantee success as a coach, 0r administrator in any sport. Paine mentioned that coaching and sports administration have evolved significantly, and today’s requirements are different from the past.
Also read: “Every Team In The World Has Tampered With The Ball”: Tim Paine Hits Back At Jonny Bairstow And Moeen Ali Over ‘Stumping’ Remarks
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